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¼ Piastre – Cyprus

Context

Years: 1902–1908

Issuer: Cyprus

Period:

Ruler: Edward VII

Currency:

(1879—1955)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 530,000

Material

Diameter: 21 mm

Weight: 2.91 g

Thickness: 1.2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #8

Numista: #8136

Obverse

Inscription:

EDWARDUS VII REX IMPERATOR

DES

Translation:

Edward VII King Emperor

Script: Latin

Languages: English, Latin

Engraver: George William de Saulles

Inscription:

· CYPRUS ·

1/4

QUARTER · 1905 · PIASTRE

Script: Latin

Plain

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1902	—	72,000
1905	—	422,000
1908	—	36,000

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